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This report presents information and data on the administration
and case processing of Nebraska's Crime Victim's Reparations
(CVR) program from July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2002 (fiscal year
2002).

Abstract:

As authorized under Nebraska Revised Statutes 81-1801 through
81-1842 and Rules and Regulations, Title 80, Chapter 1-7, the
purpose of the CVR program is to assist innocent victims of crime
with medical expenses, mental health counseling, loss of wages,
funeral bills in cases of homicide, residential crime scene
clean-up, loss of earning power, and other expenses directly
related to the criminal act. The program now covers Nebraska
residents who are victims of terrorism in foreign countries. The
Nebraska Crime Commission is responsible for the administration
of the CVR program. This report outlines steps in the processing
of claims, followed by a listing of reasons why a claim may be
denied. Also described are the appeals process and funding for
the program. Public awareness of the CVR program is promoted
through the distribution of brochures by police and prosecutors'
agencies, through public-speaking engagements and public-service
announcements, as well as through the efforts of victim/witness
units and domestic violence/sexual assault task forces. During
the 2002 State legislative session, several bills that relate to
crime victim's issues were introduced. Provisions of the
legislation are summarized in this report. Statistics on the
program's operation indicate that there were 32 claims pending as
of July 1, 2001, and 164 new claims were received during fiscal
year 2002; there were 32 supplemental claims, resubmitted claims, and withdrawn claims; and 82 appeals were initiated. Other data pertain to the budget, claim action, the amounts of awards for
various types of victim services, claims by victim age and
employment status, and claims by type of crime. Statutes and
rules and regulations bearing upon the CVR program mandates and
operations are presented.

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